What do Harpo Marx, Sir Laurence Olivier, Bob Hope and I have in common? We all had the same harp teacher! She was a grand lady named Mildred Dilling. Ms. Dilling was in her 80's when I worked with her at master classes in Chicago and New York. She stressed musical playfulness to make learning fun and release creativity, a method I share with my students.

Sir Laurence Olivier and Bob Hope took harp lessons? Yes, and you'd be surprised at how many people from different walks of life learn to play harp. Some want to become professional musicians, others seek relaxation or a challenge to stimulate their minds. My students have ranged in age from seven to seventy, girls and boys, men and women. They play small celtic harps, mid-size student harps and grand concert harps, learning everything from jazz to folk, new age and classical music.

There are two opportunities to take harp lessons from me. First, I teach privately in my home studio in Madison near Hilldale Shopping Center. Contact me about your skill level and musical interests, and we can discuss whether lesson times are available and convenient. If not, I might be able to refer you to another teacher.

Second, I teach at the University of Wisconsin School of Music in Madison. If you are qualified, you can study undergraduate harp. I have courses for university students who are either harp majors or non-music majors.